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Exploring light waves and creating pinhole cameras in Year 8 Science Class.
Published Date:
13/11/25


Exploring Husqvarna
Our KS3 trip to Husqvarna was one of the most engaging visits we’ve had this year! We got to look around the factory and see how all the lawn mowers are made, where they are stored and see the staff hard at work. The students loved taking part in the practical tasks Dan and the team set out. These involved steering a robot lawn mower, examining mother boards and creating as much static energy as possible - even the staff had a go! Guided tour of the factory . Thanks to all th
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Exploring light waves and creating pinhole cameras in Year 8 Science Class.
Light is all around us, yet its behaviour can seem mysterious. In a recent Year 8 science lesson, students explored the properties of light waves and built their own pinhole cameras. This hands-on activity helped them understand how light travels and forms images, connecting theory with practical experience. A student with a pin hole camera he has made. Learning about the history of the atom and making models.
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Nov 131 min read


Careers Week!
Celebrating Our First Ever Careers Week! We are thrilled to share the success of our very first Careers Week here at Forest Park School!...
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Jul 141 min read


Mural Artist visits Forest Park School
Mural artist, Lewis visits Forest Park school “After completing a Contemporary Art Project at the start of the year and researching...
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Jul 71 min read


Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club Visit.
Earlier this week, pupils from Forest Park went to Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club, who were hosting the English Disability Open – where...
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Jun 241 min read


Knife Angel Visit
All students from Forest Park School visited the Knife Angel in Aycliffe Town Centre as part of their PSHE Curriculum. It was a moving...
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Jun 181 min read


Don't miss our open day!
On Saturday 14th June, we are hosting an open day at Forest Park School from 10am - 2pm.
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May 201 min read


A UTC Science Lesson Experience!
Students visited UTC to experience a Science lesson. They used a Bunsen Burner to burn magnesium, copper and Iron. Students has a...
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Apr 11 min read


Year 10's Visit Jobs Fair!
Year 10 students visited Darlington jobs fair last week as part of their careers course. They came away with a good haul of goodies and...
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Feb 191 min read


Year 10's Carrot Cakes!
Year 10 - Personal Development Lesson – students made amazing carrot cakes from scratch. Images by Ethan Dixon and Rhys Felton
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Feb 121 min read


Superbug Storyboard!
Year 10 - Students have been learning about the Immune Systems. They have made model viruses and white blood cells out of Play-Doh....
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Feb 121 min read


Excellent Eccles Cakes!
Year 8 - Students have made excellent Eccles cakes.
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Feb 121 min read


Maths Dominos!
Year 7- created maths dominos. Students are learning about telling the time. Images taken by Alex Mawson and Harry Jones
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Feb 121 min read


Year 10's Art Food Project
Year 10's have taken part in an art project to create a food inspired piece of art!
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Feb 51 min read


Forest Park Visit BTS Fabrications
Students visited BTS Fabrications this week to have a tour around their carbon neutral factory. Students met staff and even the company...
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Feb 51 min read


KS3 Visit to Hopetown Darlington
KS3 Students of Forest Park took a trip to Hopetown Train Museum Darlington last week. The students chose to travel to Darlington via...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
Year 10 Careers Day
On Thursday year 10 students at Forest Park School welcomed back their careers advisor Holly Proud (EDT). Students had some positive...
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A Paralympian Visit!
Lyndon Longhorne a former meningitis Survivor and Paralympion GB swimmer visited school on Friday 15th November to talk to our students....
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Pumping iron with Forest Park!
As a part of their PE curriculum, the Year 10 students have been accessing the leisure centre gym! They were given an induction during...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Bishop Auckland Mining Visit!
Key stage 3 students at Forest Park school enjoyed a visit to the Mining Gallery in Bishop Auckland on 13th November 2024 to support work...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
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